LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PL4 8RQ

LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RQ, Plymouth has recorded a total of 102 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.44 per 1,000 population. This PL4 8RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PL4 postcode area, which has experienced 418 crimes and a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PL4 8RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PL4 8RQ, encompassing approximately 8914 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)

PL4 8RQ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Greenbank Road with total crimes: 5
  • Seven Trees Court with total crimes: 5

LIPSON ROAD, PL4 8RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.44-42.86%
Shoplifting172.69325.00%
Anti-social behaviour151.917.14%
Criminal damage and arson111.6822.22%
Other theft111.2337.50%
Public order91.2328.57%
Possession of weapons41.01300.00%
Other crime30.4550.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-25.00%
Drugs30.34200.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4210.665.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.71-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson91.57-10.00%
Other theft81.0133.33%
Public order70.9075.00%
Vehicle crime40.7933.33%
Shoplifting40.45-69.23%
Other crime20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Burglary10.11-66.67%
Drugs10.11-50.00%
Robbery10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4011.78-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour204.49122.22%
Shoplifting132.24-38.10%
Criminal damage and arson101.4611.11%
Other theft61.12-62.50%
Public order40.67100.00%
Burglary30.45-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.34-66.67%
Drugs20.340.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.120.00%
Shoplifting214.71133.33%
Other theft162.36-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson91.7928.57%
Vehicle crime91.01125.00%
Anti-social behaviour91.01-43.75%
Burglary61.01-14.29%
Public order20.67-66.67%
Drugs20.22-66.67%
Other crime10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4213.8040.00%
Other theft234.71109.09%
Anti-social behaviour162.580.00%
Shoplifting91.79-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.01-36.36%
Burglary70.7940.00%
Public order60.79-25.00%
Drugs60.67200.00%
Vehicle crime40.6733.33%
Robbery20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3011.78-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour163.37700.00%
Criminal damage and arson111.7937.50%
Other theft111.230.00%
Shoplifting101.2342.86%
Public order81.1214.29%
Other crime60.90100.00%
Burglary50.67150.00%
Vehicle crime30.56-25.00%
Theft from the person20.34100.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.22-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences359.980.00%
Other theft113.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.230.00%
Public order70.900.00%
Shoplifting70.790.00%
Vehicle crime40.790.00%
Other crime30.450.00%
Possession of weapons30.340.00%
Drugs30.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.340.00%
Robbery20.220.00%
Burglary20.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202442
June 202440
May 202442
April 202442
March 202430
February 202435

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20246
February 20243

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 9.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202414
June 202420
May 20249
April 202416
March 202416
February 20242

A total of 86 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 12.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202416
April 202423
March 202411
February 202411

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20244
June 202413
May 202421
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PL4 8RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting17
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Greenbank Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Seven Trees Court
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hill Park Crescent
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Beaumont Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. B3238
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Marvell Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Hilary Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Greenbank Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Chaddlewood Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Plym Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hospital Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tothill Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. South View Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Beaumont Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Rosebery Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Gwyn Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lipson Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Seymour Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beatrice Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Queen'S Gate
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. West Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Coleridge Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 24. Clifton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mildmay Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Greenbank Terrace
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. May Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Baring Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Ladywell Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Drake Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1